FB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[Li'l Giant]

Assuming Wabash's two UAA games were mandated by the NCAC, they have NO flexibility on non-con games. 

assume...'nuff said

Actually, if you read the Q&A with Coach Raeburn you will see that Mr. Ypsi is correct.

Now that's enough said.

[bashbrother]

Wow......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzPPT-_hf60

also ..... this is some of the best football video I have seen.  The noise, view etc is excellent.  Whoever produced this....bravo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6CVhxlXU34

(DK, this is a pretty nice highlight reel for ya.  Looked like you and everyone else were having a blast.)

[wabash dk #11]

bashbrother,
thanks for that link.  that was probably one of the most fun games i had in my entire career at bash.  i had always regretted how i underperformed against wooster so i wanted to make it a point to finally play to my potential.  i think i came close to accomplishing that.  its crazy to see just how much fun we have as a program on the field.  we all know how many cool things we do off the field, but we sometimes forget how much fun it is to be out there and making plays.

[aueagle]

I watched the "chant" twice....wow!!

[ADL70]

Earlham's departure may open up a game, however, the other issue is when the game is played. Wabash never plays on week 1. Never has. Never will, I bet. Mt. Union's non-conference game is always week 1.

Until 2010 and 2011 when the Purple Raiders play Oshkosh week 2.

I thought when the NCAC-UAA schedule was discussed last year, it was agreed none of us knew the exact process by which the schedule was prepared.  Perhaps the Earlham and Allegheny schedules (as well as Wabash's Bell Game) reflected contracts already entered into.  All I said was there appears to be a way that a second game outside of the agreement can be scheduled.

[smedindy]

We don't know the process, but I believe the NCAC and the UAA agreement was OK'd by most all of the league teams that it would fill 2 NCAC non conference games, leaving one free (for most teams).

Actually, it makes it so much easier on ADs around the league. And it really helps the UAA. And it should help the NCAC, since the UAA has usually a good league profile.

[cave2bens]

We don't know the process, but I believe the NCAC and the UAA agreement was OK'd by most all of the league teams that it would fill 2 NCAC non conference games, leaving one free (for most teams).

Actually, it makes it so much easier on ADs around the league. And it really helps the UAA. And it should help the NCAC, since the UAA has usually a good league profile.

Then again, the NCAC doesn't play a complete round-robin schedule, presently (e.g. OWU and Earlham aren't on the 2009 Wabash schedule)... this gave rise to quite a bit of discussion a few years ago when it appeared that Kenyon could possibly win the league and playoff berth without running the Witt-Wabash gauntlet.

Circuitously, it comes back to if Earlham is accepted into the HCAC (already play three of the eight football schools) and if the NCAC opts for expansion or stands pat.

[smedindy]

#21 Pannell in uniform is a great sign..... need him off the edge.

QB with the number #25?  Hmmmmm

Doug Flutie
John Hadl
um....

[smedindy]

We don't know the process, but I believe the NCAC and the UAA agreement was OK'd by most all of the league teams that it would fill 2 NCAC non conference games, leaving one free (for most teams).

Actually, it makes it so much easier on ADs around the league. And it really helps the UAA. And it should help the NCAC, since the UAA has usually a good league profile.

Then again, the NCAC doesn't play a complete round-robin schedule, presently (e.g. OWU and Earlham aren't on the 2009 Wabash schedule)... this gave rise to quite a bit of discussion a few years ago when it appeared that Kenyon could possibly win the league and playoff berth without running the Witt-Wabash gauntlet.

Circuitously, it comes back to if Earlham is accepted into the HCAC (already play three of the eight football schools) and if the NCAC opts for expansion or stands pat.

Then, they could do an 8-team schedule, one UAA game and one other game if they don't expand.

[Joe Wally]

Great run by Hudson, called back on a hold!

[aueagle]

I thought Flutie was #22 at BC and #20 for the Calgary Stampeders......
Having problems picking up Gambier....swithing to alternative power source....

[bashbrother]

Wabash 31
WU         12

Final.....  Next week is possibly for the Prize.  Going to need to play better than that.

[Li'l Giant]

Penalties. 

[bashbrother]

NCAC Scores

Kenyon 33
OWU 28     F     (Game featured 7 turnovers.  Bishops throw pick late to end final drive)

Wabash 31
Wash U. 12   F   (Slow start followed by strong Bash passing game)

Wittenberg  42    (Witt D gives up 12 net yards passing - Scored all their points in 1st Half)
Earlham        3 F

Chicago U   38      (Maroons rack up 522 yards of offense in beating Oberlin)
Oberlin        17  F

Allegheny   38        (Key turnovers late kept this game tight.  Good win for Gators)
CMU          35   F

Case         53
Wooster    32  F (A shoot-out...Whalen and co a little too much for Scots D.)

Denison    44
Hiram        00 F   (Nice game for Dension moving into second half of season.

[wabashcpa]

Wabash 31
WU         12

Final.....  Next week is possibly for the Prize.  Going to need to play better than that.

Just back from the game.  The statement in bold is correct.  A better team would have had us on the ropes today.  Pass rush was MIA until the last Wash U series.  Too many yards after initial contact on D (esp. in 1st half).  Two pass plays completed over 50 yds, one for a TD, and Lemond's fumble were all big plays for the bad guys.  Throw in the fake FG, and there will be no shortage of areas to work on in practice this week.

I did like the balance of the offense - Hudson made some nice plays running, and dished out some punishment as well.  Passing attack was solid, and we made a ton of first downs (stats show 25 - seemed like more!).  Linebacker play was exceptional - Watson, Gum & Kraft are quite a trio.

Next week's game against Witt will be insane - sure glad it's at home.